Technical Sales Representative, Free State
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Our client is seeking dynamic and driven Technical Sales Representatives to join their team. The successful candidates will be responsible for the sales and marketing of innovative products and concepts to both current and potential clients. This role requires a proactive approach to grow a new territory and achieve sales targets.If you are an energetic and persistent self-starter with a strong background in agricultural sales, we encourage you to apply. Join our client's team and contribute to the growth and success of their innovative agricultural solutions!Minimum requirements:B.Sc, B.Com, or relevant degreeExperience in the agricultural environmentAn existing network in the agricultural sectorPrevious sales experience is a mustEnergetic, disciplined, persistent, and self-motivated/self-starterKey responsibilities:Sales and Marketing: Promote and sell the client's products and concepts to current and potential clientsClient Growth: Expand the client base and sales in the assigned territory through the client's conceptTarget Achievement: Meet or exceed sales targets as set by managementRelationship Management: Maintain and enhance relationships with existing clients to secure ongoing business opportunitiesBusiness Associate Management: Manage relationships with business associates, including clients, distribution agents, logistics contractors, and warehousing agentsDistribution and Growth Objectives: Set and achieve distribution and sales goals within a specific geographic area through effective management strategiesProduct Introduction: Introduce new products, promote improved distribution channels, and ensure successful promotional resultsMarket Awareness: Stay informed about market conditions, plan sales efforts intensively, identify new opportunities within each account, and maintain accurate territory recordsEducational Training: Conduct seminars and participate in trade events to provide educational training to clients and associationsFarmer Trust: Build and nurture the trust and confidence of farmers through product knowledge, persuasive presentations, and addressing objectionsSales and Admin Reports: Prepare sales and administrative reports, and circulate them to the company's managementStock Management: Assist with stock management, including record-keeping, forecasting, and ordering necessary stocksRemuneration:Basic: R25 000 to R35 000 (negotiable depending on experience)Company bakkieLaptop and cellphoneAbove-average commission earning potentialIMPORTANT:Applications close 20 October 2024If you did not receive feedback within 14 days, you application is unsuccessfulOnly applications submitted via the Ditto Jobs platform will be consideredOnly candidates who meet all our client's minimum requirements will be contacted
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